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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Few try to repair or get it repaired. I remember when there was a shoe repair shop on almost every corner. You could take your radio to the radio and TV repair shop down the street, but most things you could probably fix yourself. If so, the new fixer movement may be for you! How can you start your own repair cafe?

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The High Cost of Speeding

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have a broken light, or forgot to fasten your seat belt or had a glass of wine for dinner then you may be in for more than just a traffic ticket. Vehicle repair costs if you crash. A Minneapolis news station KARE 11 describes my daily experience in driving the speed limit in What Happens When You Drive the Speed Limit.

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